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Cinnabon

Seattle, Washington is home to the first Cinnabon kiosk, opened in 1985 and located in the Sea-Tac Mall. The tiny bakery stand selling big, soft cinnamon rolls was a hit, and the company began franchising in 1986. The outfits were popular in malls and soon Cinnabon stands started cropping up at airports, amusement parks, bus stations, college campuses, and elsewhere. Cinnabon is currently owned by Focus Brands and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.